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Dyson makes vacuums. Really great vacuums. (They also happen to make hand dryers and bladeless fans.) Most of the Dyson commercials end with Sir James Dyson saying, “We fix the obvious problems others choose to ignore.” Wow. I wonder what... Read More

I recently mentioned my own weight struggles. Again, I’m not alone in the nursing profession. Some healthcare facilities are taking impressive measures to change the health of their workforce and the patients they serve. As I continue my literature review... Read More

I confess. I’m not at a healthy BMI. To put it plainly – I’m (winces) obese. I am happy to say that I’ve lost 27 pounds in the past three months, and this morning I ran an entire four miles... Read More

QR, or Quick Response, codes and Microsoft Tags are popping up everywhere. Basically, they make print materials interactive. Smart phone users can scan the codes or Tags using specified apps, decoding the data which may contain contact information, URLs, you... Read More

I always look forward to summertime because it’s usually when I read the most. Here’s what I’ve been reading the past few months and whether you should also read or spend your precious time elsewhere. Definitely Read: * Tribes: We... Read More

The University of Texas at Arlington is once again coordinating its Travel, Study, Learn program – an immersion education activity held in Cuernavaca, Mexico, January 7-14, 2011. It is open to all healthcare professionals, and it is accredited for continuing... Read More

Today my younger brother and his sweet wife delivered their first child. Hooray! My nephew had a bit of difficulty after birth – he was ashen, had a decreased respiratory rate, required several suctionings, and needed supplemental oxygen for a... Read More

I’m a pretty healthy gal. I’ve never been admitted to the hospital, except for childbirth, and even then I was begging to leave ASAP. Lately, though, I’ve had a few medical appointments and procedures. It’s always interesting to see which... Read More

As I read the recently released Lancet article and call to action to increase access to healthcare services and implement policy changes in low and middle-income countries, I learned about the Global Task Force on Expanded Access to Cancer Care... Read More

Sometimes I am amazed at how excited I get over certain items or processes within my profession. It’s a running joke in my office. (Yes, I’m looking at you, Mister “Yea! The banker’s boxes are in!”) While I practiced in... Read More